By now, the sect's inner court disciples, outer court elders, and even a few of the deacons had begun paying attention to the changes in the rankings.
"Is this the birth of another Sword Saint?"
"He's not even using techniques, I heard. Just swordsmanship and sword intent…"
Rumors were already abound.
"What kind of monster did they let in?"
A few disciples tried to locate Lin Mu, but since he was using the private puppet hall near the Residential peak's Jade Echo Retreat, none could access it. Rumors circulated wildly.
Some said he was a hidden descendant of a sword immortal. Others claimed he was an ancient soul reborn. One bold guess was that he had trained in the Sacred Grounds in secret already.
But amidst all the speculation, one thing was certain—
The name Lin Mu was now carved into the memory of every disciple who walked past the Hall of Achievements without him even knowing about it.
And he wasn't done yet.
